The View

Season 5 (150 Episodes)

22 Seasons 2002 TV-14 1h 00m 2.5

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and it's stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently (2021) led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.

Created in 1997 by veteran journalist Barbara Walters, "The View" is a daytime talk show hosted by women -- including Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Sara Haines -- and each offers her take on the day's news during the opening "Hot Topics" segment. Later, the ladies welcome various celebrities, who join them in a chat or perform for the audience. The program also offers tips on beauty, fashion, diet, and relationships. Known for their freewheeling style, the hosts are often lampooned in late-night sketches.

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Season 5 Episodes:

Episode 1 Sonia Sotomayor

1. Sonia Sotomayor

Aired: Jan 2, 2002

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; welcome to new co-hostess Abby Huntsman;

Episode 2 John Kerry

2. John Kerry

Aired: Jan 3, 2002

Former Secretary of State John Kerry;

Episode 6 Emma Thompson

6. Emma Thompson

Aired: Jan 15, 2002

Actress Emma Thompson (The Children Act (2017)); former Trump campaign adviso...

Episode 8 Norm MacDonald

8. Norm MacDonald

Aired: Jan 17, 2002

Actor Norm MacDonald (Norm Macdonald Has a Show (2018)); Dr. Leana Wen;

Episode 17 Kristen Bell

17. Kristen Bell

Aired: Feb 6, 2002

Actress Kristen Bell (The Good Place (2016) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (20...

Episode 37 Jonah Hill

37. Jonah Hill

Aired: Mar 6, 2002

Director Jonah Hill (Mid90s (2018)); hot topics;

Episode 42 Halloween 2018

42. Halloween 2018

Aired: Mar 13, 2002

The hosts celebrate Halloween; author Ellie Kemper; Brie and Nikki Bella;

Episode 59 Sandra Bland

59. Sandra Bland

Aired: Apr 11, 2002

Sandra Bland's sisters Shante Needham and Sharon Cooper;

Episode 62 April 16, 2002

62. April 16, 2002

Aired: Apr 16, 2002

Guest co-hostess Ana Navarro; hot items at affordable prices;

Episode 65 Howie Mandel

65. Howie Mandel

Aired: Apr 19, 2002

TV host Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal (2005));

Episode 69 Ken Jeong

69. Ken Jeong

Aired: Apr 25, 2002

Actor Ken Jeong (The Masked Singer (2019));

Episode 92 Howard Schultz

92. Howard Schultz

Aired: May 28, 2002

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz (book, "From the Ground Up");

Episode 94 Pete Buttigieg

94. Pete Buttigieg

Aired: May 30, 2002

South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Democratic presidential candidate;

Episode 98 June 12, 2002

98. June 12, 2002

Aired: Jun 12, 2002

Jackie Collins is the aurthor of ""Deadly Embrace""! ""Out Of The Closet"" ...

Episode 103 Rebel Wilson

103. Rebel Wilson

Aired: Jun 19, 2002

Actress Rebel Wilson ("Isn't It Romantic"); the winner of the 2019 Westminste...

Episode 119 July 18, 2002

119. July 18, 2002

Aired: Jul 18, 2002

International Women's Day; hot topics; hot items at affordable prices;

Episode 123 Aidy Bryant

123. Aidy Bryant

Aired: Jul 24, 2002

Actress Aidy Bryant ("Saturday Night Live" and "Shrill");

Episode 128 Maddie Corman

128. Maddie Corman

Aired: Jul 31, 2002

Actress Maddie Corman (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)); hot topics;

Episode 142 Justin Hartley

142. Justin Hartley

Aired: Aug 19, 2002

Sgt. Patricia King; U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Peace; actor Justin Hartley ("Th...

Info about The View

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres: Talk-Show